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2012 Darnell McDonald performance thread

"Update: Yankees claim Darnell McDonald off waivers from Red Sox
By Mike Axisa
The Yankees have claimed Darnell McDonald off waivers from the Red Sox, who cut him over the weekend. McDonald first broke the news on his Twitter feed and the team has since confirmed the move. Heíll will join the Yankees in Fenway Park on Friday and thatís when the team will make the corresponding 25-man roster move. To make room on the 40-man roster, the recently claimed Chris Schwinden was designated for assignment.

McDonald, 33, has hit just .214/.309/.369 in 99 plate appearances for the Red Sox this year but over the last three seasons heís hit a respectable .252/.323/.413. He does most of his damage against southpaws, owning a .277/.345/.441 batting line against left-handers in his career. McDonald can play all three outfield spots well enough and is out of options, meaning he canít be sent to the minors without first clearing waivers. I hope this doesnít mean Brett Gardnerís elbow injury isnít healing well or something.

The Yankees can send David Phelps down following todayís start since CC Sabathia is coming back after the All-Star break, which means theyíd have a five-man bench for the Red Sox series. Itís worth noting that Boston is scheduled to start three left-handed pitchers ó Jon Lester, Franklin Morales, and Felix Doubront ó this weekend. ∑ (23)"

RAB

"I choose my underwear each day based on how likely I am to have sex. Today Im wearing a used grocery bag I found floating across the highway "

Re: 2012 Darnell McDonald performance thread

Considering that he was a two sport athelete coming out of HS, and that he throws and bats RH, why he was never tried at 3B or 1B? He would have been a better and cheaper option than 2 years of Nick Punto. He can also throw/pitch an inning.

Re: 2012 Darnell McDonald performance thread

Originally Posted by ieddyi

"Update: Yankees claim Darnell McDonald off waivers from Red Sox
By Mike Axisa
The Yankees have claimed Darnell McDonald off waivers from the Red Sox, who cut him over the weekend. McDonald first broke the news on his Twitter feed and the team has since confirmed the move. Heíll will join the Yankees in Fenway Park on Friday and thatís when the team will make the corresponding 25-man roster move. To make room on the 40-man roster, the recently claimed Chris Schwinden was designated for assignment.

McDonald, 33, has hit just .214/.309/.369 in 99 plate appearances for the Red Sox this year but over the last three seasons heís hit a respectable .252/.323/.413. He does most of his damage against southpaws, owning a .277/.345/.441 batting line against left-handers in his career. McDonald can play all three outfield spots well enough and is out of options, meaning he canít be sent to the minors without first clearing waivers. I hope this doesnít mean Brett Gardnerís elbow injury isnít healing well or something.

The Yankees can send David Phelps down following todayís start since CC Sabathia is coming back after the All-Star break, which means theyíd have a five-man bench for the Red Sox series. Itís worth noting that Boston is scheduled to start three left-handed pitchers ó Jon Lester, Franklin Morales, and Felix Doubront ó this weekend. ∑ (23)"

RAB

Someone who's been posting here since 2004 ought to know how to post a link, and how to use quote formatting for quotes. Even Schilling learned it after I called him on it.

Re: 2012 Darnell McDonald performance thread

This move is probably for just the 4 games this weekend against the Sox. I believe we are facing 3 lefties, and this guy hits lefties. He is a good fielder, so he will be an improvement over Nix in LF, and allow Jones to DH and not have to run around the OF. Besides, McDonald is probably very familiar with the "Wall" in LF in Fenway, and that can't hurt at all.

Re: 2012 Darnell McDonald performance thread

He's not even as good a pitcher as Wise.

On May 6th, 2012, McDonald came in to pitch the top of the 17th inning against the Baltimore Orioles. He walked two, gave up a double and allowed a three-run home run by Adam Jones before retiring fellow position player pitcher of the game, Chris Davis. McDonald committed a double play before becoming the losing pitcher when Boston lost 6-9 in 17 innings. McDonald had made only one previous relief appearance in his career, during the 2011 season, in which he posted a no decision.